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Steam is Back on the EBT!

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Steam is Back on the EBT!
Posted by msirt on Thursday, February 2, 2023 2:49 AM

Great news from Rockhill Furnace. Mikado #16 emerged from the roundhouse yesterday under full steam for the first time since revenue service ceased in 1956. Completely refurbished and clean as a whistle (and it did whistle). #16 was the the first of the final 3 mikes built by Baldwin and were the largest, heaviest locomotives in the fleet. 
A slightly unusual feature of these last 3 engines is the use of Southern valve gear instad of the more common Walshaerts type. A lot of fans are celebrating. Here's a video of the event

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Posted by msirt on Thursday, February 2, 2023 11:55 AM

Sorry - bad link - not a video. Please try this:

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:39 PM

Incredible.  Who would have thought this would happen a few years ago?  

The EBT organization should be heartily thanked for the love, sweat, and most likely some blood they've put into this resurrection.  

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Posted by pennytrains on Thursday, February 2, 2023 7:27 PM

Looks like they're going to have a fantastic summer!  Bow

Big Smile  Same me, different spelling!  Big Smile

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Posted by Overmod on Friday, February 3, 2023 7:57 PM

pennytrains
Looks like they're going to have a fantastic summer!  Bow

As will we all...

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